Paying for College
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Paying for College
Your goals deserve support. With scholarships, financial aid options and dedicated
guidance, you can navigate costs and invest confidently in your education.
Scholarships
Funding meets your ambitions. Scholarships are available across numerous programs
and interests, making it easier to pursue your goals while lightening the financial
burden.
Scholarships
Freshman Admission Scholarships
ACT
SAT
High School GPA
3.0-3.49
High School GPA
3.5 - 3.74
High School GPA
3.75 & Higher
21-22
1060-1120
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
23-24
1130-1190
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
25-26
1200-1250
$3,500
$4,000
$5,000
27-29
1260-1350
$4,000
$5500
$6,000
30-31
1360-1410
$4,500
$7,000
$8,000
≥ 32
1420-1600
$5,000
Full Tuition¹
Full Tuition¹
Achievement can help fund your future. Freshman scholarships span a wide range of
GPAs and test scores, allowing you to reduce costs right from the start.
4 out of 5 South students
receive financial assistance
Financial Aid
Support goes beyond scholarships. With federal aid options including grants, loans
and work-study, South helps you make informed choices when it comes to paying for
your degree.
Financial Aid
FAFSA.gov
Tuition and Payment
Understanding costs should be simple. Get clear tuition information and streamlined
payment options to help you manage expenses and remain focused on your goals.
Tuition
Make a Payment
Know what to expect. Our college cost calculator estimates expenses for the academic
year or for fall and spring semesters.
College Cost Estimator
One Stop
It’s everything you need in one place. One Stop combines helpful resources for financial
aid, emergency financial assistance, scholarships and payments, giving you direction
to stay on track.
USA One Stop
Save the Dates
See the
Academic Calendar
or
Financial Calendar
for specific dates.
August
Student account balances due for the Fall term. (Avoid the Void)
September
JagSPOT scholarship application cycle opens on September 1st for the upcoming academic
year. Current students and admitted prospective students can now apply.
October
FAFSA opens for the upcoming academic year.
November
On-demand statements available for students enrolled in spring term courses.
Enroll in payment plan if needed.
December
Make payment arrangements before account balance deadline.
Financial Aid/Scholarship Bookstore Charging Period begins.
January
Student account balances due for the Spring term. (Avoid the Void)
Scholarship application deadlines are approaching. Complete and submit applications
before deadlines posted in JagSPOT.
February
Scholarship deadline in JagSPOT for incoming students.
March
Review PAWS for financial aid status.
Plan for costs and payment options with family.
April
On-demand statements available for students enrolled in summer term courses.
Enroll in payment plan if needed.
Set up direct deposit for refunds.
May
Student account balances are due for the May and Summer terms. (Avoid the Void)
Financial Aid/Scholarship Bookstore Charging Period begins.
June
Confirm FAFSA and financial aid requirements are complete.
On-demand statements available for students enrolled in fall term courses. Review
student account charges in PAWS.
Enroll in payment plan if needed.
July
Financial Aid/Scholarship Bookstore Charging Period begins.
Confirm scholarship acceptance in JagSPOT.
Make payment arrangements before the account balance deadline.
Check PAWS and JagMail for scholarship renewal notification.